Access to Justice

In 2019, Jennifer created a localized program, SCALES. She presented at the local library on numerous topics. Throughout the campaign, check back here to see newly created presentations for the campaign. 

Find an attorney. You can look up by name or bar number. Discover whether the attorney has a disciplinary history. https://www.floridabar.org/

Are you involved in a case but don't know where to start and can't afford an attorney? Look over The Florida Bar's Consumer pamphlets:

Automobile

Civil

Credit

Family

Immigration

Intellectual Property

Legal Services and Consumer Protection

Wills, Trusts and Estates

"The Florida State Courts System's Self-Help Center is your online guide to help direct you through the court system. The role of the self-help center staff is to direct interested individuals to the self-help website where they can explore resources needed to represent themselves, access the courts, and other essential resources. Self-Help staff cannot provide legal interpretations or advice. The self-help website includes family law forms approved by the Florida Supreme Court. Additional resources include a directory of local self-help centers, web links to free and low cost legal aid, mediator search capabilities, and guardianship resources."

The Third Judicial Circuit Court Administration website is a place where you can meet our judges, see the master calendar, review administrative orders and find a comprehensive self-help list.

Are you being sued? Look up each statute cited in the petition/complaint to have a better understanding of what is being alleged. Access all of the Florida Statutes here. 

Oftentimes, the legal field overlaps with local county government. Here are some useful resources:

Suwannee County Clerk of Court - Barry Baker, Clerk of Court

Suwannee County Property Appraiser - Ricky Gamble, Property Appraiser

Suwannee County Tax Collector - Sharon W. Jordan, Tax Collector

Suwannee County School District - Ted L. Roush, Superintendent of Schools